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Finance Wall Street Outlook: Jobs Data, Fed Rate Bets to Test US Stock Rally After Strong First Half
The S&P 500 is on track for a 7% first-half gain, but June volatility and a pivotal jobs report could test the rally. Fed rate hike odds rise with inflation above 4%, while AI and semiconductor stocks remain volatile. Markets also monitor Middle East ceasefire impact on oil prices.
Commodities Gold and Silver Face Key Test Next Week as US Dollar, Iran Tensions and Jobs Data Take Centre Stage
Gold and silver prices are expected to remain under pressure next week as investors assess US-Iran tensions, crude oil movements, and key global economic data including US non-farm payrolls. On MCX, gold futures fell 2.06% and silver plunged 6.4% this week, while Comex gold declined 3.5%. Analysts cite US dollar strength and lower crude prices as key drivers, with upcoming data likely to influence the Federal Reserve's rate path.
Business Tech Stocks Drag US Markets Down Amid Strong Jobs Data
US stock markets fell on June 5, 2026, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq declining due to a drop in tech stocks. Strong jobs data reduced hopes for Federal Reserve rate cuts.